Speciality Head of School for Psychiatry (Peninsula)

NHS England; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS England is seeking an experienced clinician to fill the role of Speciality Head of School for Psychiatry. This position involves leadership in education and training initiatives aimed at improving learner experiences and outcomes within the NHS framework. The role requires strong leadership, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multi-professional team. The position is available until October 31, 2026, on a flexible part-time basis.

Qualifications

• Experienced clinician with a thorough understanding of education and training across the region.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a multi-professional team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of functions aligned to NHS England mandate.
• Focus on learner supervision, assessment, and ensuring educational outcomes.
• Work with the Postgraduate Dean on various educational initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Medical Degree

Experience in Education and Training

Job description

Speciality Head of School for Psychiatry (Peninsula)

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An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Head of School in Psychiatry (Peninsula).

The post will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement from their host institution to NHS England – 1 PAs per week (4 hours), worked flexibly. The contract is until 31 October 2026 the first instance.

All work undertaken should be incorporated into the Consultant Job Plan. The role of Head of School is to work with and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.

The Head of School is professionally and managerially accountable to the Postgraduate Dean. The Head of School will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician with a thorough understanding of education and training across the region. They will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.

The NHS England Board Have Set Out The Top-level Purpose For The New Organisation To Lead The NHS In England To Deliver High-quality Services For All, Which Will Inform The Detailed Design Work And We Will Achieve This Purpose By

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.
  
  

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Jon Francis Job title: Deputy Postgraduate Dean Email address: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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